WHEREAS, Grosvenor Avenue North from Barton Street East to Cannon Street East in Ward 3 was assessed by Public Works’ Engineering Services Division as having generally “very poor” and “poor” pavement conditions and is in need of road rehabilitation to extend the life of the roadway, improve safety and service levels, and reduce maintenance costs; WHEREAS, road rehabilitation contract C15-31-26 (H)
(a) That the following Correspondence respecting Report CS26006, Notice of Inclusion of Bill 26-127, Being an Interim Control By-law (City Wide) (Item 6.3(a)), be received: (1) Mac Community (2) Nicole Wright (3) Katie Janssen (4) Taylor Dyment (5) Katie West (6) Kaitlyn Wuebbolt (7) Bilal Moujood (8) Katrina Ouellet (9) Anita Ouellet (10) Kathleen Grant (11) Victoria Prince (12) Gisella Rosano (1
(a) That Appendix “A” and “B” to Report PED25038(b), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Council Minutes 26-014 July 15, 2026 Page 19 of 35 Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide), be referred back to staff to revise the Draft amending by-laws, as follows: (i) to maint
(a) That Report PED25038(a), dated January 13, 2026, respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide), be received; (b) That Report PED25038(b), dated June 16, 2026, respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200
WHEREAS, Motion 9.5 respecting Ward 3 Community Resilience Grants - Spring 2026 Allocations – REVISED was approved by Council on May 13, 2026; WHEREAS, a grant to “Boys and Girls Club” for costs associated with Group Programming for Racialized Youth was approved; WHEREAS, the name “Boys and Girls Club” is incorrect and needs to be “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton” in order to proce
That Memorandum CS26006, respecting Notice of Inclusion of Bill 26-127, Being an Interim Control By-law (City Wide), be received.
That the Minutes of the June 18, 2026, meeting of the Emergency and Community Services Committee, be adopted, as presented.
That the delegation from Katelyn Gillis, Landwise, be received.
That Report PED26123, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 273, 277, and 279 East Avenue North, Hamilton (Ward 3), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-26- 007, by Landwise (c/o Katelyn Gillis) on behalf of Wayside House of Hamilton, Owner, for a change in zoning
That the following Amendments to the Outstanding Business List, be approved: 8.3(a) Items Considered Completed and to be Removed 8.3(a)(a) Feasibility of Permitting Chickens and Roosters within the Settlement Residential (S1) Zone Added: April 4, 2025 Addressed as Item 7.1 on the March 24, 2026 agenda 8.3(a)(b) Shannon McKie from Landwise respecting a Class 4 Designation for 1362-1374 Barton Stree
That Report PED26154, respecting Interim Control By-law Regarding Development of Data Centres (City Wide), be received.
That PWC 26-008, being the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2026 (Item 7.1), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion on PWC 26-008 (Item 7.1),
That Minute Item 10.1, respecting Municipal Framework regarding the Development of Data Centres in Hamilton – REVISED be amended, as follows: 10.1 Municipal Framework regarding the Development of Data Centres in Hamilton – REVISED WHEREAS, the rapid growth of AI-driven systems, cloud computing and digital infrastructure has accelerated the development of new and large-scale data centres to meet in
WHEREAS, Item 8.2 of the Grants Sub-Committee Minutes 26-002, Report GRA26003, 2026 City Enrichment Fund Recommendations (City Wide), was approved by Council on June 3, 2026, through Audit, Finance & Administration Committee Minutes AFA 26-007; Council Minutes 26-012 June 24, 2026 Page 26 of 31 WHEREAS, Grant MYF – CS – F1 was approved to be paid to the organization “Adult Basic Education Associat
WHEREAS, Powell Park Community Garden was closed by the City of Hamilton, effective May 5, 2026, as a precautionary measure to ensure the protection of the residents who use the community garden to grow and harvest food; WHEREAS, on August 18, 2025, soil testing was completed at Powell Park as part of the park reconstruction project, and results received in 2026 revealed elevated levels of some co
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton’s Leash Free Parks Program Policy was adopted in 2003 and established a consistent framework for site selection, development, funding, evaluation, and rules for leash free facilities across the entire city; WHEREAS, the Recreation Master Plan recognizes that updates to the City’s leash free design and location guidelines will be required to align with contemporary int
That the Correspondence respecting Comprehensive Review and Update of Leash Free Parks Program Policy (City Wide) (Item 10.9), from the following individuals, be received: (a) Andrea Jezovit (b) Pierre Roy
That Report PED26117, dated May 27, 2026, respecting Revised Board of Management for the Ottawa Street Business Improvement Area (Wards 3 and 4), be received and the following recommendation be approved: (a) The following individual be removed from the Ottawa Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management: (i) Michael Carruth – Down The Street Food Co. Result: MOTION,
That the agenda for the May 26, 2026 Planning Committee meeting, BE APPROVED, presented.
WHEREAS, Hamilton City Council ratified direction to staff to implement A City Plan to Re-invigorate Barton Village and the Adjacent Corridor in February 2026; WHEREAS, the Barton Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) and local community have been working diligently to foster Barton Street East as a hub for art, culture and businesses that attracts visitors and residents into the area; WHEREAS,
(a) That the rules of order be suspended to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Public Participation in Land-Use Planning Processes; and, (b) That consideration of the Motion respecting Public Participation in Land-Use Planning Processes be
WHEREAS, meaningful public participation and engagement are fundamental principles of good planning, transparent governance, and accountable decision-making; and WHEREAS, land use planning decisions made under the Planning Act can have lasting impacts on neighbourhood character, housing, infrastructure, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton Official Plan recognizes public engageme
(a) That PWC 26-005, being the minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2026 (Item 7.2), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved; and (b) That the following correspondence items, be received: a. Correspondence respecting Motion concerning Replacing the Playground Structure and Adding Shade Structures at Memorial Elementary School, 1175 Main
WHEREAS, in order for the Ward 3 Councillor to redistribute the funds for Road Rehabilitation on Barton Street East from Sherman Avenue North to Emerald Street North (Ward 3), it is necessary to amend Section (b) as follows: (i) $218,618 from CP Minor Maintenance Ward 3 - 4032311603 to $386,417 (ii) $1,150,000 Ward 3 Capital Re-Investment Reserve # 108053 to $982,201 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Cou
WHEREAS Hamilton City Council ratified direction to staff to implement A City Plan to Re- invigorate Barton Village and the Adjacent Corridor in February 2026; WHEREAS YWCA Hamilton is developing Oakwood Place located at 1067 Barton St E in Ward 3, delivering 90 new housing units for women and children, along with a health clinic, licensed child care centre, and other community services; WHEREAS t
WHEREAS Hamilton City Council ratified direction to staff to implement A City Plan to Re-invigorate Barton Village and the Adjacent Corridor in February 2026; WHEREAS, the Barton Village BIA and local community have been working diligently to foster Barton St E as a hub for art, culture and businesses that attracts visitors and residents into the area; WHEREAS, the condition of the public realm im
That the Light Rail Transit Sub-Committee Minutes LRTC 26-001 - March 31, 2026 BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED. Result: MOTION,
(a) That the following Items BE
That Item 6.4, Delegations respecting Multi-use Court at Gage Park (Ward 3) (Item 11.1), BE MOVED up on the Agenda following Item 6.1.
That the Rules of Order BE SUSPENDED to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Multi-use Court at Gage Park (Ward 3). Result: MOTION,
WHEREAS, basketball has been a one of the fastest growing sports among youth in Canada and remains a low -cost activity to participate in; WHEREAS, basketball is growing in popularity among girls and young women, thanks to the WNBA’s presence in Canada with the Toronto Tempo, the local success of both Mohawk Mountaineers and McMaster University Women’s Basketball in their championship wins, and th
That the Rules of Order BE SUSPENDED to allow for the introduction of a Motion respecting Replacing the Playground Structure and Adding Shade Structures at Memorial Elementary School, 1175 Main Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3). Please refer to the April 22, 2026, Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Public Works Committee April 13, 2026 Minutes PWC 26-005 Page 22 of 27 Result: MOTIO
WHEREAS, improving public outdoor greenspaces and playgrounds helps to strengthen neighbourhood assets and build community- based opportunities for all; WHEREAS, Memorial Elementary School Park, 1175 Main Street East, has a lack of shade structures and the City-owned playground structure has been deemed at end-of-life by City staff requiring it to be closed if not replaced; WHEREAS, the design of
That the correspondence respecting Replacing the Playground Structure and Adding Shade Structures at Memorial Elementary School, 1175 Main Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3) (Item 11.2), BE RECEIVED. 11.2(a)(i) Patrick Durcharme 11.2(a)(ii) Jessica Dixon 11.2(a)(iii) Kristina Vidug 11.2(a)(iii) Willow Mackenzie 11.2(a)(iv) Trish Hlohinec 11.2(a)(v) David Potter 11.2(a)(vi) Meagan Shanahan 11.2(a)(vii)
That the following correspondence respecting Report HSC26023, Emergency Warming Centre Operation at Bennetto Community Centre (City Wide) (Item 7.7), be received: 7.7(a)(i) Chris Merkus
That Items 8.1(a) through 8.1(c), 8.3, 8.5, 8.6, 8.9 and 8.10 be approved, as follows: (i) PED26023 Westdale Village Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget and Schedule of Payments (Ward 1) (Item 8.1(a)) That Report PED26023, dated March 25, 2026, respecting Westdale Village Business Improvement Area 2026 Budget and Schedule of Payments (Ward 1), be received and the following recommendations be app
That Report PED26070, dated March 25, 2026, respecting Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Application (RHTIG 03/24) and Downtown and Barton/Kenilworth Housing Opportunities Program Application (DBKHO 02/24), 299 Main Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That a Revitalizing Hamilton Tax Increment Grant Program Application RHTIG 3/24 s
That the staff presentation from Dhruv Mehta, Planner II, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 338 and 338 1/2 Cumberland Avenue, Hamilton (Ward 3), be received.
That the delegation Matthew LeBlanc from UrbanSolutions Inc., be received.
(a) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee; and, (i) Written Submissions (Item 8.1(a)): (a) Robert Falla and Joanne Falla – Opposed to the development (b) CKPC Limited (Canadian Pacific / Kansas City Southern Single-Line Rail Network) - Opposed to thedevelopment (ii) Delegations (a) Nada Krajac – In support of the development (b) That the public meeting be closed. Pl